Daniel Thornton
Daniel Thornton serves as the Head of the School of Pathways, Arts, and Business and is an active member of the Academic Board. With postgraduate degrees in music and theology, Daniel has made significant contributions to the field, including his 2021 publication, Meaning-Making in the Contemporary Congregational Song Genre. He has an extensive background in music production, having recorded and produced over 15 albums of original songs. His orchestral compositions have been performed by renowned ensembles such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
As an ordained minister with the Australian Christian Churches, Daniel has served in various pastoral roles, including worship pastor and associate pastor at prominent churches like Futures Church, LifeSource Christian Church, IN Church, and C3 Mount Annan. His discography includes worship albums such as Christmas Presence, For Worshipers, from Worshipers, Daniel|Piano|Worship Classics 2, It is Well - Instrumentals (2011), Worship Classics (2010), One Heart (2009), Worship Always (2009), Paradise (2008), and It is Well - Volumes 1 & 2 (2006, 2007), among others.
In addition to his music ministry, Daniel has showcased his talents on stage, performing in the Off-Broadway premiere of Angels at the Duke Theatre in New York and starring in productions such as Godspell, !Hero, The Prodigal, and other musical theater works.
Daniel is also actively engaged in academic research, participating in the Pentecostal Studies and Pastoral Theology and Ministry research clusters. His multifaceted career reflects a deep commitment to both theological scholarship and the arts, making him a significant figure in contemporary worship and music education.
